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France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇫🇷 France · Offered by French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Campus France) · For Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country
🇫🇷 France
Provider
French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Campus France)
Degree levels
Master's, PhD
Funding
Monthly allowance, return airfare, health insurance, cultural activities and housing support. Tuition is NOT covered (some universities waive it).
Deadline
French institutions submit nominations to Campus France by about 6–8 Jan 2027; university internal deadlines are Nov–Dec 2026 (e.g. Orléans 13 Nov, Toulouse PhD pre-application 29 Nov). Results around mid-April 2027.
Expected opening
Open now (through French universities)
Duration
Master's up to 24 months; PhD up to 36 months (co-tutelle 10 months per year).
Professor contact
Recommended: a professor's support or acceptance letter makes the application stronger.
Official website

About the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship

For master's and PhD students from abroad. You don't apply yourself: the French university or school you are admitted to nominates you.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Non-French nationals (Pakistan qualifies). Master's applicants up to 29, PhD applicants up to 35 (2027 round).

Academic requirements

Master's: Bachelor's degree, applying to a French Master's in engineering, sciences, economics/management, law or political science. PhD: Master's degree and a joint/co-supervised doctoral project.

Language requirements

English or French depending on the programme (IELTS/TOEFL or DELF/DALF).

What the scholarship covers

Monthly allowance, return airfare, health insurance, cultural activities and housing support. Tuition is NOT covered (some universities waive it).

Tuition
Not covered by Eiffel.
Stipend and benefits
About EUR 1,200/month (Master's) and EUR 2,100/month (PhD, from 2026).
Duration
Master's up to 24 months; PhD up to 36 months (co-tutelle 10 months per year).

Deadline and opening date

French institutions submit nominations to Campus France by about 6–8 Jan 2027; university internal deadlines are Nov–Dec 2026 (e.g. Orléans 13 Nov, Toulouse PhD pre-application 29 Nov). Results around mid-April 2027.

Expected opening: Open now (through French universities).

Required documents

  • University admission/application file
  • CV
  • Motivation letter
  • Transcripts and degree certificates
  • Recommendation letters
  • Language certificate
  • Research project (PhD)

How to apply

You cannot apply directly: apply to a French university programme and ask it to nominate you for Eiffel before its internal deadline.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship?

Non-French nationals (Pakistan qualifies). Master's applicants up to 29, PhD applicants up to 35 (2027 round). Master's: Bachelor's degree, applying to a French Master's in engineering, sciences, economics/management, law or political science. PhD: Master's degree and a joint/co-supervised doctoral project.

What does the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship cover?

Monthly allowance, return airfare, health insurance, cultural activities and housing support. Tuition is NOT covered (some universities waive it). About EUR 1,200/month (Master's) and EUR 2,100/month (PhD, from 2026).

What is the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship deadline?

French institutions submit nominations to Campus France by about 6–8 Jan 2027; university internal deadlines are Nov–Dec 2026 (e.g. Orléans 13 Nov, Toulouse PhD pre-application 29 Nov). Results around mid-April 2027. Expected opening: Open now (through French universities).

Is IELTS required for the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship?

English or French depending on the programme (IELTS/TOEFL or DELF/DALF).

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship?

Recommended: a professor's support or acceptance letter makes the application stronger.

How do I apply for the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship?

You cannot apply directly: apply to a French university programme and ask it to nominate you for Eiffel before its internal deadline.

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